Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening among College Women by Race/Ethnicity and Number of Male Sex Partners: National Survey of Family Growth, 2013–2015. Issue 2 (2nd April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Griner, Stacey B.; Beckstead, Jason W.; Vamos, Cheryl A.; Puccio, Joseph A.; Perrin, Kay; Daley, Ellen M.
• Is Part Of: International journal of sexual health. Volume 32:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 141
• Page End: 150
• Publication Date: 2020-04-02
• Subjects: Screening -- sexually transmitted infections -- Chlamydia -- gonorrhea -- young adults; Sex (Psychology) -- Periodicals; Gender identity -- Periodicals; Sexual Behavior -- Periodicals; Sexual health -- Periodicals; 155.3
• DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2020.1759750
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1931-7611

Abstract

Abstract: Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship of race/ethnicity and number of male partners with sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening among college women in the United States. Methods : Using National Survey of Family Growth data, survey-weighted multiple predictor logistic regression models were analyzed. Results : Hispanic, Black, and Other race women had higher odds of STI screening than White women. Screening odds increased by 35% with each additional partner. The effect of number of partners on STI screening differed by race/ethnicity. Conclusions : Results may provide considerations when tailoring health communication campaigns to ultimately increase STI screening rates.